GI assessment (final) Flashcards
what is the primary function of the gi system?
-breakdown of food for digestion
-absorption of nutrients into blood stream
-elimination of undigested food and waste
is the GI system an open or closed system
closed
what is the pathway of the gi system
mouth -> esophagus -> stomach -> small and large intestines -> rectum -> anus
what secretes bile and breaks down fat
gallbladder
what has digestive enzymes
pancreas
what system feeds gut organs
portal venous system
what is in the portal venous system
-superior mesenteric
-inferior mesenteric
-gastric
-splenic
-cyctic
where does most digestion occur
duodenum and jejunum
what is a non-invasive test that can be used to look at the gallbladder, pancreas, and appendix
abdominal US
what diet changes are made before an abdominal US
fat free meals the day before, NPO starting night prior to surgery
what test used a barium contrast agent to detect foreign bodies, ulcers, and varices
fluoroscopy with x-ray
what are considerations for fluoroscopy with x-ray
-NPO @ midnight
-pt drives home after
-encourage fluids to flush our barium
-may have white stools, GI upset
what is used for direct visualization of esophageal, gastric, and duodenal mucosa
upper GI fibroscopy (EGD)
considerations for EGD
-NPO @ mid
-conscious sedation
-PACU/can’t drive
-may have sore throat
-assess gag reflex
-may feel bloated
what is a fluoroscopy and x-ray with contrast agent in the from of an enema, looks at colon for constipation and GI conditions
lower GI fluoroscopy
